Survival Three Kingdoms

Chapter 12 The Method of Drying Salt
Zhou Cang let out a long sigh, "my father was depressed, he didn't dare to blame others, he only hated his birth at the wrong time. At that time, my mother was still there, and she often persuaded me. Later, after my mother died of illness, my father often sighed and shouted all day: Wan Juan Ping Rong Book , in exchange for the books next door planted trees, and then burned all the books, and was seriously ill, and soon followed my mother."

"Unfortunately, a generation of heroes is anonymous and unknown. Why did you fall to this point?" In Chen Deng's eyes, Zhou Cang has risen to another level, becoming an intellectual, and he is also a descendant of a hermit. Talented mystery man.According to legend, Guiguzi is this kind of mysterious person. I don't know how old he lived. Many people say that he is the descendant of Guiguzi. I don't know if it is true or not, but these people are very capable.Naturally, Zhou Cang couldn't use this low-IQ trick to fool Chen Deng.

"The family is in decline, and my younger brother can only do farming as a means of living, but although I don't have to work hard and don't know the five grains, how can I cultivate anything. The wheat and rice seeds left by my father have been tried for many times but failed to produce more, which may be due to water and soil. , my younger brother does not know how to cultivate, so I want to follow in my father's footsteps and go west again, but I am too shy to travel far, so I made this bad plan." Zhou Cang replied.

"So that's it." Chen Deng nodded, "How much can you get out of just boiling salt, is it enough for you to go west?"

"I don't ask for the amount, but I just ask for the money." Zhou Cang continued to fool around. "In fact, my father has another method of sun-drying salt, that is, building several salt ponds, and after building beaches, rectifying the beaches, collecting tides, making brine, measuring brine, and crystallizing, salt can be formed."

"There is such a method, can you elaborate on it?" Chen Deng's eyes widened.

"This? Forget it, I will tell you as soon as we hit it off." Zhou Cang explained all the links in detail. It is not a waste to review mathematics, physics and chemistry. Let Chen Deng practice the knowledge in books. "My father once said that if this method is implemented, the output will be greatly increased, it will save manpower and no need for firewood, and it will be almost costless, only limited by the weather."

"It's really a genius!" Chen Deng murmured. "Has anyone else known this method?" It's hard for Chen Deng to write it down in his head without taking notes, and repeat it to Zhou Cang for verification. It's almost not bad.

"Hey, I only found out when I was reading my father's book next to me, and I only wrote it down when I thought it was interesting. I didn't expect that I still forgot it after so long. As for whether others know about it, I don't know."

"Please don't tell others about the method of drying salt. I will try it when I return to Guangling. If I succeed, I will thank you very much." As a son of a salt merchant, Chen Deng knows the value very well.

"Hehehe, my lord is out of touch. This little skill is worthless, so I will not tell others." Zhou Cang was looking forward to Chen Deng's big thank you.

"Your father is knowledgeable, but it's a pity that you didn't become an official. I think your knowledge is not shallow. Why don't you become an official?"

"Actually, my father once traveled to study in the capital. However, I heard from my father that the current generation of princes in the court may not last long. It is not a good way for the emperor to entrust affairs with eunuchs and relatives. After a long time, conflicts will inevitably escalate to unavoidable. Clean it up. Can the so-called Xiao Qiang disaster be avoided?" Zhou Cang said carefully and carefully.

"Oh!" Chen Deng was shocked, and said to the two attendants, "Stay back." After the attendants walked away, Chen Deng cupped his hands, "To tell you the truth, it is Chen Deng of Guangling who is next to me. The world only stays in the local area and does not enter the imperial court. This is set up by the uncle of the family. I have never understood the reason. After hearing what you said, I suddenly understood."

"I've always heard people say that Chen Yuanlong in Guangling is well-read, a chivalrous hero, and has the ambition to save the world and save the people. I just saw the young master's demeanor, so I asked boldly." Zhou Cang replied politely, and then asked knowingly, "Is it possible for the respected uncle to be the old Taiwei, Mr. Chen?" ?”

"Do you know your ancestors?" Chen Deng was a little pleased that his ancestors were famous and honored.

"My late father had the honor to listen to Taiwei's lectures when he was studying in Kyoto. In his later years, he told his younger brother Yan Taiwei had a great knowledge, but unfortunately he couldn't worship under his disciples and get admonishment." Zhou Cang said nonchalantly. Apart from knowing that the Taiwei's name was Chen Qiu, he knew nothing else. I don't know anything, it can be said that I know a ball.

"I didn't expect to have such a relationship with my step." Chen Deng laughed loudly, and the relationship between the two became closer. "Actually, I don't want to be an official. It's good if I can do something for the people in my hometown. The court is too complicated, so it's better to be free here."

"My younger brother also thinks the same way. People say that the great hermit lives in the court, the middle hermit lives in the city, and the little hermit lives in the wild. I don't agree with that. Although a husband is born without seeking fame, he should not be inactive, let alone waste his time."

The two chatted about the gods in the mountains, south and sea, and Chen Deng kept feeling the Zhou family's knowledge, so that Zhou Cang felt that he was shining under the aura of his father.Chen Deng's knowledge is not low, and the two are very speculative, but Zhou Cang always feels that there is still a layer of separation between Chen Deng and himself, and Chen Deng cares more about Xuzhou, Guangling and his family.After a few people ate something with the remaining fish soup, Chen Deng asked, "I was summoned by my father to go back to Guangling. I don't know where I'm going?"

"I plan to go to Xuzhou first, sell the salt, and then travel westward in Yanzhou." Zhou Cang replied.

"I see how inconvenient it is for you to walk alone. This servant's name is Chen Zhong. If I send it to you, it will be regarded as an attendant. My Chen family also has a shop in Xuzhou, and I can sell salt to this shop." Chen Deng was still very generous. He took out hundreds of money from the package and handed it to Chen Cang, "Duo Meng taught you the method of drying salt, please accept it, and there is also a horse, which can be used as a foot for you."

"How does this happen?" Zhou Cang felt that he still had to be hypocritical, and hurriedly waved his hands.Besides, for a servant, I'm afraid he wants to tie himself down. I don't know if he is thinking about himself or technology.

"Don't refuse." Chen Deng continued. "There is one more thing to ask."

"My lord, please tell me what you want." Zhou Cang took the money along the way, and the money in his pocket was almost bottomed out.

"My father has an old relationship with Duke Gan in Peiguo, and he intends to marry a daughter of the Gan clan to me. I was going to pay a visit to Duke Gan, but I didn't expect to return to Guangling in a hurry, and I didn't have time to see Duke Gan, so I ask you to send me off on my behalf. A letter. However, Duke Gan is not in Peiguo now, but lives in Pengchengguo in Xuzhou." Chen Deng said.

Chen Cang's mind was spinning quickly. Chen Deng was so eager to return to Guangling that he must have something to do at home, but he went to the beach to inspect the property. The family's affairs must be related to the property. With the method of drying salt, he can't wait to return to Guangling. It seems I have good luck.Mr. Gan, isn’t that the father-in-law of Mu Taoqian in Xuzhou? I don’t know who the daughter of the Gan clan is and what she looks like. Marriage between big clans is a common phenomenon, just like political marriage.Isn't it my third goal to have the opportunity to meet these so-called celebrities?

(End of this chapter)